Sermon Notes
Matthew 5:27–30 NIV
27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
Numbers 15:37–41 NIV
37 The Lord said to Moses, 38 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. 39 You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. 40 Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God. 41 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the Lord your God.’ ”
Psalm 16:8 NIV
I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
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Discussion Igniters
(1) Read Matthew 5:27–30.
How can our eyes lead us to sin?
(2) Read Psalm 16 and Numbers 15:37–41.
How do these passages help us understand Matthew 5:27-30?
(3) What can cause your heart to desire something that it shouldn’t?
(4) When we covet what others have, how does that impact the way we view and value others?
(5) How can we set our eyes on the things of God?
How can that change your heart and actions?